University of Houston offering fans a chance to go where others can't

Buffalo Bills' helmet autographed by former Houston great Antowain Smith and NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas is among the items being auctioned by UH Athletics.

Matt Hogan signed banner

Signed football

David Hunter signed banner

Phillip Steward signed banner

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Manhattan construction crews work on the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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The freshly poured visiting tunnel at the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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A sample of new seating that will be installed into the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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Matt Doffing, project manager for Manhattan construction, shows where the home team tunnel will be poured, ticket office and band hall will be built at the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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Construction workers clean and straighten rebar so it will bond when the concrete is poured on the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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The football field of the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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Construction workers set up the edge form for when concrete is poured at the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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University of Houston's new on-campus stadium's luxury suites being built, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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Manhattan construction crews work on the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

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The freshly poured visiting tunnel at the University of Houston's new on-campus stadium, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Houston.

The University of Houston Cougars are auctioning off the chance to call the first play of their 2014 spring game as part of a fund raising sale that also features signed memorabilia.

UH Athletics opened bidding Wednesday and fans have just two weeks to snag one of a total of five experiences and five pieces of autographed gear.

As well as the chance to call the play, bids are also being placed for a chance to go behind the scenes on a team media day to hang with coach Tony Levine for the team's first press conference of 2014.

Another winner will get a tour of the construction site for the school's new football stadium, which is due to be completed in time for the start of the 2014 season.

"We had a great response last year," said David Bassity, associate athletics director for communications. "The auction winner who won the chance to call the play last year had a great time."

Memorabilia up for auction includes a signed football and banners. The prize item is a Buffalo Bills' helmet autographed by former Houston great Antowain Smith and NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas.

The money raised will go toward Cougar Pride. UH officials said they do not have a specific target in mind.

"We don't mind what we end up with, we just do it for the experience, for the fans," said Bassity.